Resources
Get expert answers to your questions—before, during, and after building your home. Below, you'll find our top articles with tips, insights, and guidance to help you plan and build with confidence.
Considerations For Building In Flood Zones
Although there are certain risks to building a new home inside a flood zone, most of those risks can be mitigated. Learn what is needed to determine if the land you choose is in a flood zone, how to request a determination, and how to mitigate the risks with building there.
Read MoreConsider Your Amenities When Building a New Home
After you narrow down your architectural style, it’s time to start choosing the general features, amenities and fixtures that will go into your new home. This page contains a short-list of the elements of a house that typically affect the overall investment.
Read MoreBudget Informed Design Services
Carroll Construction offers a concierge design service with custom home packages. Our designer will help facilitate design options, vendor relations, & streamline the processes.
Read MoreGreen Building: Environmentally Friendly Home Design
We have studied green building for years so that you don’t have to. We take the guesswork out of green building so you don’t break the bank.
Read MoreThe Dirty Secrets About Dirt Work
It’s imperative that homeowners know a bit about the process in order to identify common “dirty tricks” and careless shortcuts that disreputable contractors use. Read this article to learn what to watch for while building the foundation of your new home.
Read MoreConduct Your Own Feasibility Review
Use this helpful resource to start mapping out a path to building your custom home! A feasibility review is an essential tool that allows you to determine where to build, what it will look like, what features will be included, & about how much it will cost.
Read MoreSelecting Land for a Custom Home
One of the biggest decision is if you want to live on Rural Land or on a lot in an Established Subdivision. The choice should be made early because the size of your lot may restrict the design of your home. Conversely, the design of your home may also limit the size of lots you consider. Read more about the Pros & Cons.
Read MoreBuild On Your Lot or Land
Build On Your Land with Confidence You bring the lot. We’ll bring the process, the experience, and the home. Many builders only work on land […] Read More
Obtaining Financing & Signing the Contract
After receiving a written estimate from the builder, it is time to secure financing for construction. This article provides key resources and guidance about obtaining financing, along with what to expect during the process.
Read MoreBidding the Work for New Construction
Once the plans have been completed, it is time to meet for a pre-bid meeting with your selected contractor. Read this article for an overview of the bidding process. Keep in mind that the bidding process may span over a month, so be patient.
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